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NETGEAR GS508T Installation Manual

NETGEAR GS508T Installation Manual

8 port 10/100/1000 mbps copper gigabit switch
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  • Page 1 PORT Copper Gigabit Switch 10/100/1000 Mbps Installation Guide M O D E L...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
  • Page 4 Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative. Internet/World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Desktop Switching Segment Switching and Bridging from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps CHAPTER 4 Installation Preparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Verifying Installation CHAPTER 5...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview Cabling Length Return Loss Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) Patch Cables Conclusions Fast Ethernet Cable guidelines Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cables for 1000BASE-TX Patch Panel and cables...
  • Page 7 Front Panel of the Model GS508T Switch Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of the Model GS508T Switch Figure 3-1. Model GS508T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch Figure 3-2. Model GS508T Switch Used as a Segment Switch Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Figure 4-2.
  • Page 8 TABLES Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Table B-1. 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable contents viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The NETGEAR Model GS508T 8-Port Copper Gigabit Switch provides you with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed to anchor and intercon- nect 10/100/1000 megabits per second (Mbps) workgroups using copper Gigabit links. Features The Model GS508T switch has the following key features: •...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Figure 1-1 illustrates the Model GS508T switch package contents. Figure 1-1. Model GS508T Switch Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • Model GS508T switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • The Installation Guide • Rack mount kit for 19-inch rack installation •...

  • Page 11: Physical Description

    Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS508T switch contains the following LEDs that corre- spond to each network port: Activity (Rx/Tx), FDX/COL (full-duplex/collision), and 10Mbps speed. Each network port has its own link LED (located above each 100/1000 Mbps port).

  • Page 12: Leds

    A link is not established on the port. Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-2, the rear panel of the Model GS508T switch has fans for cool- ing and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Fans Figure 2-2.

  • Page 13: Applications

    Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS508T switch, used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connec- tion will be provided to each server and PC.

  • Page 14: Segment Switching And Bridging From 100 Mbps To 1000 Mbps

    Segment Switching and Bridging from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps The Model GS508T switch, as illustrated in Figure 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links. Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR Model FS510T switch. Because each copper link can be up to 100 m long, these workgroups can be located on separate floors or in different buildings.

  • Page 15: Installation

    CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch. Preparing the Site Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equip- ment listed in Table 4-1.

  • Page 16: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    Connecting Devices to the Switch To connect the switch: 1. Connect the devices to the network ports on the switch, using Category 5 (Cat5) or Category 5e (Cat5e) UTP cable. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to 100 m.

  • Page 17: Verifying Installation

    1000 Mbps 100 Mbps Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model GS508T Switch Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch, verify that: • The green power LED on the front panel is on. • The green link LED on each connected port is on.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Power LED is off. No power is received at the switch.
  • Page 19 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow control Data Rate 1000 Mbps with PAM5 encoding...
  • Page 20 Power Consumption 60 W Input Voltage (Power Adapter) 100–240 V AC Physical Specifications Dimensions: 13.0 x 1.7 x 8.0 in.; 33.0 x 4.3 x 20.7 cm Weight: 5.3 lb; 2.3 kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F) Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic Compliance...

  • Page 21: Connector Pin Assignments

    APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used for the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector It is important that all 1000 BASE-T certified Category 5 or Category 5e cabling use RJ-45 plugs.The RJ-45 plug accepts 4-pair UTP or shielded twisted...

  • Page 22: Table B-1. 10/100/1000 Mbps Rj-45 Plug And Rj-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector. Table B-1. 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Channel Description Rx/Tx Data + Rx/Tx Data - Rx/Tx Data + Rx/Tx Data - Rx/Tx Data + Rx/Tx Data - Rx/Tx Data +...

  • Page 23: Appendix C Cabling Guidelines

    APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the NETGEAR Model GS508T Copper Gigabit Switch. Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview When using the new 1000BASE-T standard, the limitations of cable installations and the steps necessary to ensure optimum performance must be considered.The...

  • Page 24: Return Loss

    Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from impedance changes in the cabling link.The nature of 1000BASE-T renders this measurement very important; if too much energy is reflected back on to the receiver, the device will not perform optimally.

  • Page 25: Patch Cables

    Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusions For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA- 568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications.

  • Page 26: Category 5 Cable

    328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub or switch and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet •...

  • Page 27: Twisted Pair Cables For 1000Base-Tx

    Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. Key: A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a PC) B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.

  • Page 28: Patch Panel And Cables

    If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX require- ments. NETGEAR recommends Category 5e UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.
  • Page 29 cabling guidelines...
  • Page 30 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR www.NETGEAR.com March 2001...

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